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Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

MARITIME MINIS LTD · London

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
26 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
25 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 to 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

Day to day

  • Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
  • Teaching within the EYFS requirements
  • Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
  • Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene
  • Communicating with other team members and parents
  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
  • You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid
  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
  • Supporting children’s learning and development
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules and regulations
  • Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration
  • Working in a nursery setting full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks
  • Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines
  • Training schedule will be communicated once the candidate is successful

Training provider: SWIFT ACI

Working week

Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using ones own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 hours, Monday-Friday, shifts to be confirmed

What you need

  • GCSE Maths & English at grade C/4 or above (essential)
  • Functional Skills Maths & English at grade Level 2 (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room leader positions
  • Possible management training
  • Springboard into primary education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting

Where

London (SE8).

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About MARITIME MINIS LTD

Our mission is to nurture and encourage each child to learn and progress within a supportive environment, with dedicated practitioners that work together to provide a joyful, stimulating safe world for our children to explore and be themselves. Our aim is to provide a range of fun and challenging indoor and outdoor activities to assist the children in their development in a warm and welcoming environment. We always strive to excel and adhere to best practice. While children are taught by all educators in a room, each child has a key carer who is the main person responsible for their personal development, well-being, and progress.

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Reference 2000060152.

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